M241/M251

Release Notes
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Firmware Version: V4.0.6.39

Release Date: 24.10.2018

This document contains important information about firmware delivery of

M241/M251. Read the complete document before you use the product or products
described herein.

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 Table of contents
1. Product Overview ................................................................................................................................... 4

2. Release History ....................................................................................................................................... 4

3. Firmware evolution, v4.0.6.39 ................................................................................................................ 5

3.1. New features in version v4.0.6.39 .................................................................................................. 5

3.2. Mitigated Anomalies in version V4.0.6.39...................................................................................... 5

4. Legacy firmware evolution...................................................................................................................... 6

4.1. Version V4.0.6.38 ........................................................................................................................... 6

4.2. Version V4.0.5.11 ........................................................................................................................... 7
4.3. Version V4.0.4.14 ........................................................................................................................... 8
4.4. Version V4.0.3.20 ........................................................................................................................... 9
4.5. Version V4.0.2.52 ........................................................................................................................... 9
4.6. Version V4.0.2.46 ......................................................................................................................... 10
4.7. Version V4.0.2.12 ......................................................................................................................... 10

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1. Product Overview
Current document describes the major improvements and firmware versions released for M241/M251
products.

2. Release History
The table below list all major releases for M241/M251 products.

Firmware version Description

V4.0.6.26 Official firmware version for all M241/M251 controllers released in
SoMachine V4.3
V4.0.5.11 Official firmware version for all M241/M251 controllers released in
SoMachine V4.2
V4.0.4.12 Official firmware version for M251 controller (EtherNet/IP Scanner) released
in SoMachine V4.1 SP2
V4.0.3.15 Official firmware version for others M241/M251 controllers released in
SoMachine V4.1 SP2
V4.0.2.42 Official firmware version for all M241/M251 controllers released in
SoMachine V4.1 SP1
V4.0.2.11 Official firmware version for all M241/M251 controllers released in
SoMachine V4.1

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3. Firmware evolution, v4.0.6.39
Version number: v4.0.6.39

Dates: Content: Products compliant: Software compliant:

Released W34 – 2018 ☐ New features ☒ M241 ☒ SoMachine V4.x
Production N/A ☒ Maintenance ☒ M251

Link: https://www.schneider-electric.com/en/download/document/M241_M251_Firmware_v4.0.6.39/

Restriction:

3.1. New features in version v4.0.6.39

This is a maintenance version and does not have new features.

3.2. Mitigated Anomalies in version V4.0.6.39

This firmware version is compatible with M241 and M251 controllers and is aimed to fixing the
anomalies listed in following table.

Anomaly Corrective Description

M241 Fast outputs are turned off for 5 seconds when
V0+ is disconnected
Filter on Digital inputs is inoperable
M241 DHCP client does not accept the offer if “client
offer” option is set by DHCP server
Busy signal of MC_STOP_PTO is always set
No response if 2 simultaneous Modbus ASCII requests
are sent
File system cannot be accessed via WebVisu when
refreshed quickly
Trigger Level for error detection is adjusted
Initialization of Digital Input/Outputs is
improved
Explicit check for this option is removed as it
is a misinterpretation of RFC2131
Function Blocks´ internal event priority has
been adjusted
Adjust detection of end of frame
Improve handling of files in webserver

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4. Legacy firmware evolution
4.1. Version V4.0.6.38

Version number: v4.0.6.38

Dates: Content: Products compliant: Software compliant:

Released W25 – 2018 ☐ New features ☒ M241 ☒ SoMachine V4.x
Production W25 – 2018 ☒ Maintenance ☒ M251

Link: https://www.schneider-electric.com/en/download/document/M241_M251_Firmware_v4.0.6.38/

Restriction:

4.1.1. Mitigated Anomalies in version V4.0.6.38

This firmware version is compatible with M241 and M251 controllers.

Anomaly Corrective Description

FTP download is unsuccessful if the file size is greater FTP download is functioning as defined
than 256 kB
ERR LED Flashing – PLC does not boot Improved timing settings for DDR

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4.2. Version V4.0.5.11

4.2.1. Mitigated Anomalies in version V4.0.5.11

This firmware version is compatible with all M241 and M251 controllers. The mitigated anomalies are
listed in the table below.

Anomaly
Nodename lost

Error on ChangeIPaddress FB on TM251 Eth port2

LXM28 cannot be enabled if TMC4AQ2 is used

IoDrvModbusSerial returns incorrect values

SetRTCDrift adjustment too small

LTON timer resets to 0 after 2^32 μs

FTP communication not possible with active firewall

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4.3. Version V4.0.4.14

4.3.1. New features in version v4.0.4.14

New feature
Add EtherNet/IP Scanner on M251

4.3.2. Mitigated Anomalies in version V4.0.4.14

This firmware version is compatible with all M241 and M251 controllers. The mitigated anomalies are
listed in the table below.

Anomaly
M251 goes into exception stop due to IOscanner

Dataloging in SD card not working on SoM V4.1 SP1 and SP2

M241 TCP client closes connection when receiving WIN:0

Download stops when recipes save automatically

An application transferred from M258 can't download into M251

Exception when Modbus TCP health bits are linked to variables

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4.4. Version V4.0.3.20

4.4.1. Mitigated Anomalies in version V4.0.3.20

This firmware version is compatible with all M241 and M251 controllers. The mitigated anomalies are
listed in the table below.

Anomaly
M251 goes into exception stop due to IOscanner

Dataloging in SD card inoperable on SoM V4.1 SP1 and SP2

M241 TCP client closes connection when receiving WIN:0

Download stops when recipes save automatically

An application transferred from M258 does not download into M251

Exception when Modbus TCP health bits are linked to variables

4.5. Version V4.0.2.52

4.5.1. Mitigated Anomalies in version V4.0.2.52

This firmware version is compatible with all M241 and M251 controllers. The mitigated anomalies are
listed in the table below.

Anomaly
After several downloads, values may be reset of the persistent variable in the %MW<1000 "retain
variables" range.
Under specific conditions, the M241 may lose the firmware after a power cycle

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4.6. Version V4.0.2.46

4.6.1. Mitigated Anomalies in version V4.0.2.46

This firmware version is compatible with all M241 and M251 controllers. The mitigated anomalies are
listed in the table below.

Anomaly
In DHCP mode the @ IP is inversed

Actual persistent values not part of M241 clone

USB connection weakness

4.7. Version V4.0.2.12

4.7.1. Mitigated Anomalies in version V4.0.2.12

This firmware version is compatible with all M241 and M251 controllers. The mitigated anomalies are
listed in the table below.

Anomaly
IO bus Expander (Reference TM3XTRA)

SysSocket or CAA_NetBaseServices libraries

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